We are announcing the closure of applications for our 2024 Christmas voucher scheme following an exceptional level of demand.
The application window was originally scheduled to remain open until 12pm on Friday, 22nd November. However, within just one week, we have received over £50,000 worth of applications, exceeding our initial £40,000 budget allocation. In response, we have increased our total Christmas Voucher Scheme budget to £50,000.
Given the volume of applications already received against our maximum budget, we have made the decision to close the scheme for new applications.
Important Notes:
– If you have already booked an appointment for Monday morning, we will honour these appointments and process your applications as planned.
– The scheme is now closed for new applications.
– Our team will be working diligently to assess all submitted applications as soon as possible.
Next Steps:
We encourage those seeking support to consider our Individual Grants Programme, which remains open for applications. Find out more about that here – Grants for Individuals.
A big thank you for the strong community response to this initiative and to our partner organisations for helping us get the word out.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to support as many families as possible this Christmas.